Josie Lawrence

West Bengal may have convinced the BJP that even difficult states can be conquered. But crossing from two seats to the halfway mark in a Sikh-majority state is another proposition altogether

India’s chess boom is inspiring young talents, but families face huge financial and logistical struggles behind the scenes. Parents spend lakhs on foreign tournaments, visas, travel, and coaching, often without sponsorship or federation support. Many also deal with poor tournament systems in India and scams abroad. Despite rising success stories like Vaishali and Gukesh, chess parents say survival in the sport remains extremely difficult.

Chandranath Rath's mother has called for justice following her son's tragic death at the hands of his assailants, demanding life sentences for the perpetrators. She argues that the attack is a direct consequence of the political upheaval tied to BJP's ascent in power.

TMC, BJD, Shiv Sena, NCP, AAP and AGP have all become weak, second-rung players in states they once dominated. And it doesn’t look like that the BJP juggernaut is stopping anytime soon, even to catch its breath

Shivon Zilis, former OpenAI board member and mother to Elon Musk's four children, testified about their relationship. She revealed a one-off romantic encounter with Musk, which evolved into a friendship and co-parenting arrangement after he proposed fathering her children due to her health concerns. Initially, Musk's paternity was kept confidential, with Zilis informing Sam Altman later.

Australian cricket captain Pat Cummins is reportedly set for a significant contract extension. Cricket Australia is offering a deal that could see him earn nearly AUD 4 million annually until 2029. This move aims to secure top stars amidst the growing allure of global franchise leagues.